CheechDogg's 2018 Ram 1500 Big Horn 2wd Build Thread

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I will definitely need to trim some of the actual front bumper ... it does look like it has a slight rake as well ... but i'm really pleased with the way it turned out ...
 
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I need some help with how and what to use to get that front corner of my bumper trimmed ...

What is the best method? I have watched some videos but I don' like how they turn out lol ... I am trying to keep the inner guards in tact so that I can probably bend them back in place so you can't see the gap after cutting the edge ... hmmmm
 

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No chance there’s a performance shop near you ? When I did my Titan, I had them do the needed work in front to give me a full turn. Also I would never comment on someone’s height as that’s just not who I am . As long as you’re trucking, I’m following lol. [emoji2]
 

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Is it bad, if its the black liner, Ive used a heat gun, and when flimsy pushed it back away and let it cool.
 
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Is it bad, if its the black liner, Ive used a heat gun, and when flimsy pushed it back away and let it cool.


We already did that , the rubbing is towards the front , bottom corner of the actual chrome bumper on both sides ... they grinded some of the pinchweld and folded the black liner but it can use a little more trimming too ...
 

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How does it perform with a 7 inch lift and 37 inch tires with the 3.21 gears?
 

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And to your light question, couldnt you just grab some LED bulbs in the meantime and throw them into the quads? Would at least get you by
 

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Last question, what was your total cost in the lift, tires, wheels, and installation if you dont mind me asking?
 
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How does it perform with a 7 inch lift and 37 inch tires with the 3.21 gears?

Honestly? It rides fine, yes there is acceleration loss and a drop in MPG, but if you are not planning on driving your truck like it's a sports truck or a sports car then you don't have anything to worry about performance wise.

Now do I want or feel like I need to regear to say 4.56s or 4.88s? I want to yes, but I don't feel like I do right now.

I will be taking a trip to Arizona on the 22th of March and won't be back until the 28th, the road trip there is 350 miles one way and it has some nice driving that should test out the 3.21s on 37s. I will then make an assessment and decide if I will need to regear.

But I like the way it rides, I can still take off when a light turns green and it has plenty of acceleration on the freeways.


And to your light question, couldnt you just grab some LED bulbs in the meantime and throw them into the quads? Would at least get you by

I can yes, but I just don't know which to use lol ... do you have any ideas?

Last question, what was your total cost in the lift, tires, wheels, and installation if you dont mind me asking?

I paid $4000 out the door, no tax because I paid in cash ...
 

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Honestly? It rides fine, yes there is acceleration loss and a drop in MPG, but if you are not planning on driving your truck like it's a sports truck or a sports car then you don't have anything to worry about performance wise.

Now do I want or feel like I need to regear to say 4.56s or 4.88s? I want to yes, but I don't feel like I do right now.

I will be taking a trip to Arizona on the 22th of March and won't be back until the 28th, the road trip there is 350 miles one way and it has some nice driving that should test out the 3.21s on 37s. I will then make an assessment and decide if I will need to regear.

But I like the way it rides, I can still take off when a light turns green and it has plenty of acceleration on the freeways.




I can yes, but I just don't know which to use lol ... do you have any ideas?



I paid $4000 out the door, no tax because I paid in cash ...

That price seems reasonable, actually quite good!

And yes I agree you always COULD need more power, but its nice to know its adequate enough for the time. I also have 3.21s and planning on a lift in the near future, but I have been paying for my wedding that is coming up in May for the last year and thats ******* mostly all my fun money

Here are a few threads on LEDs, I know the Opt7s have had good results in the past, but I have projectors and put HIDs in, so I cant say from personal experience

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/looking-for-quality-brand-led-headlights.96664/
https://www.ramforum.com/threads/led-bulb-comparison.131642/
https://www.ramforum.com/threads/led-headlights-and-fogs.111991/
 
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Oh yeah..... wedding is now my next expense.... thanks for the information on the lights

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Man ... look at it this way ... you only say promise one time and that is at the wedding ... she's going to say "promise" TWO TIMES ! at the wedding and with the promise of the lift KIT !!!!! YOU FAWKEN SCORED !
 
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